How far is Allendale, MI from Hudsonville, MI?

The driving distance from Allendale, MI to Hudsonville, MI is about 14 miles (22.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.3 miles (13.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
14.02 mi
00h 27m
Flight
8.32 mi
13.39 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.32 mi
Kilometers
13.39 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.02 mi
Kilometers
22.57 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hudsonville
Wed, Apr 22, 11:29 PM EDT
Return by in Allendale
Wed, Apr 22, 11:56 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Allendale
2026-04-22T23:02
Arrive Hudsonville
Wed, Apr 22, 11:29 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Allendale
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Jenison
MI

Census designated place in Ottaway County, Michigan

From Allendale
5.7 mi
00h 13m
To Hudsonville
8.3 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph ESE
Destination
72°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Allendale and Hudsonville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Allendale and Hudsonville.

  1. 1

    Start on Lake Michigan Drive

    583 ft · 11 sec · Lake Michigan Drive

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight left

    41 m · 4 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight right onto Lake Michigan Drive

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Lake Michigan Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 56th Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · 56th Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Fillmore Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Fillmore Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto 36th Avenue

    4.8 mi · 7 min · 36th Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Van Buren Street

    1684 ft · 57 sec · Van Buren Street

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Van Buren Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Allendale and Hudsonville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
8 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
36th Avenue
4.81 mi · 34%
Fillmore Street
2.55 mi · 18%
56th Avenue
2 mi · 14%
Lake Michigan Drive
1.74 mi · 12%
Van Buren Street
0.32 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

36th Avenue

Turn right onto 36th Avenue

4.81 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.7 mi
8.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jenison
00h 13m from Allendale
Leave By
7:36 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Allendale and Sunny near Hudsonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Allendale to Hudsonville?

The road trip is about 14 miles (22.6 km) and usually takes 00h 27m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Jenison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.7 miles from Allendale and 8.3 miles from Hudsonville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 8.3 miles (13.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.85 one way or $3.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Allendale and Sunny near Hudsonville.

Stop Ideas Near Jenison

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Jenison and the surrounding midpoint area.
Former City Hall Site
Scenic stop 11 mi away

Former City Hall Site

Grand Rapids , MI
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Historical landmark
Hudsonville City Hall
Meeting point 5.4 mi away

Hudsonville City Hall

Hudsonville , MI
3275 Central Blvd, Hudsonville, MI 49426
Rating 4.4/5 19 reviews City government office,City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jenison.

RAIL

Vernon J. Ehlers Station

11 mi away
431 Wealthy St. SW
RAIL

Holland station

28 mi away
171 Lincoln Ave.
BUS

Rockford, Michigan

30 mi away
US 131 & 10 Mile Road NE
BUS

Howard City, Michigan

60 mi away
130 North Ensley St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Allendale and Hudsonville. Straight-line distance: 8.32 mi (13.39 km).

Allendale

#1 Allendale

Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey

Population6,505
Coordinates42.9722500, -85.9536500
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Hudsonville

#2 Hudsonville

City in Ottawa County, Michigan, United States

Population7,391
Coordinates42.8708600, -85.8650400
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
Start: Lake Michigan Drive (-85.953656, 42.972313)
End: Van Buren Street (-85.86504, 42.870889)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 23 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.49 gal
1.87 L · about $1.85
Round trip
$3.70
0.98 gal · 3.74 L
Estimated CO2
4.4 kg one way
Round trip: 8.7 kg / 19 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.85 $3.70
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.08 $4.17
Premium $4.65 $2.28 $4.56
Diesel $5.30 $2.60 $5.20

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Michigan · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Allendale and Hudsonville. The current time is 23:02:15.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.